City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Pay Rate: $33.8 - $52.29 per hour

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Under the supervision of the Post-Approval Monitoring and Animal Training Program Manager, this position coordinates, conducts, and facilitates training for animal research personnel and supports the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) Program. The role ensures animal research, teaching and testing is performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, City of Hope IACUC policies, and AAALAC accreditation standards. This position requires frequent collaboration with Principal Investigators, laboratory personnel, Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) staff, and IACUC members to promote regulatory adherence and best practices in animal research.

As a successful candidate, you will:

Deliver hands-on training for animal research personnel, including onboarding, procedural instruction, and refresher courses that promote safe, compliant practices.
Develop and continuously improve training content and resources to align with evolving regulations, institutional priorities, and best practices.
Conduct Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) through protocol review, staff engagement, and procedure observation, and partner with investigators to implement corrective actions.
Support compliance oversight by identifying and escalating noncompliance or animal welfare concerns and contributing to investigations and regulatory reporting.
Serve as a liaison between the IACUC and research teams by communicating policies, reporting findings, and facilitating collaboration.
Support IACUC operations through protocol review, training compliance verification, and participation in inspections and reporting activities.
Maintain training systems, records, and online resources to support effective training delivery and compliance.

Your qualifications should include:

Bachelor’s degree in a science or education related field; 3 additional years of experience plus the minimum experience requirement may substitute for minimum education.
Three (3) to five (5) years of applicable experience in a laboratory animal research setting, knowledge of animal research procedures and techniques used in a research setting.

Preferred qualifications:

AALAS Learning Library, CITI
AALAS certified at Laboratory Animal Technologist level
Registered Veterinarian Technician (RVT)
AALAS Certified Manager of Animal Resources
Seven (7) years of applicable experience in a laboratory animal research setting, knowledge of animal research procedures and techniques used in a research setting.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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